Specialists at the National Hurricane Center are watching potential storms in both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, which appears to be awakening from its unexpected, extended quiet period.

Usually, the second week of September is buzzing with tropical activity. This year, though, the Atlantic hurricane season is snoozing. Here's why that's happening and some perspective on what lies ahead.

The massive storm is expected to bring coastal flooding and tropical storm conditions to parts of the mid-Atlantic despite not making landfall.

Kiko has re-intensified to a category 5 hurricane on its approach to the Central Pacific basin.

Swells generated by Hurricane Kiko are expected to reach the Big Island and Maui by Sunday. These swells will gradually build and are forecast to peak along east-facing exposures of the Hawaiian Islands late Monday through midweek, potentially producing life-threatening surf and rip currents.